Backup Vault

VS Code extension for secure file backup and transfer with data integrity verification.

How It Works

• SHA-256 Verification: Every file is hashed before and after operations to detect corruption
• Native Node.js Operations: Direct file system access without external dependencies
• Retry Logic: Automatic retry with exponential backoff for transient failures
• Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Memory Efficient: Streaming operations prevent memory issues with large files

Features

Backup Operations

• Versioned backups with configurable suffixes (e.g., filename_v1.0.ext)
• Automatic file packing for multiple selections
• Directory structure preservation
• Overwrite protection with confirmation dialogs

File Transfer

• Recursive copying with progress feedback
• Configurable source and destination directories
• Batch operations for multiple files/folders

Selection Interface

• Visual tree view for file/folder selection
• Parent-child deselection logic
• Selection summaries with item counts
• Bulk operations (select all, select none, toggle)

Configuration

• Persistent settings storage
• Custom output and sending directories
• Configurable version suffixes and folder names
• File packing toggle

Use Cases

Software Development

• Project versioning and code backups
• Release artifact management
• Cross-platform development workflows

Content Creation

• Asset library backups
• Project file versioning
• Digital media organization

Data Analysis

• Dataset integrity verification
• Research data archiving
• Analytical workflow backups

System Administration

• Configuration file backups
• Log file management
• Automated backup scripts

Usage

Creating Backups

1. Open Backup Vault panel in Explorer sidebar
2. Select files/folders to backup
3. Run "Backup Vault: Create Backup" command
4. Enter version number when prompted

Transferring Files

1. Configure sending directory in panel settings
2. Select source files/folders
3. Run "Backup Vault: Send Files" command

Configuration

Access settings through the Backup Vault panel:

• Output Directory: Backup destination path
• Sending Directory: Transfer destination path
• Version Suffix: Backup naming prefix (default: "v")
• File Packing: Enable for multiple file selections

Requirements

• VS Code 1.70.0 or higher
• Node.js (built-in with VS Code)

Installation

Install from VS Code Marketplace or manually install .vsix file.

Technical Details

• Data Integrity: SHA-256 hashing ensures 100% content verification
• Error Handling: Comprehensive recovery from file system errors
• Performance: Streaming I/O prevents memory exhaustion
• Compatibility: Native operations work across all supported platforms

License

MIT License